Administration

Gifted Music School's staff and leadership team are laser-focused on expanding access to the best music lessons in Utah. At Gifted Music School, we nurture students of all ages and skill levels. We are ready to help you work on the most important aspects of becoming the musician you've always wanted to be!

 

Founders

 

 

Senior Leadership

Eugene Watanabe, Executive Director
Susan Andersen, Preparatory Director
Linda DuanConservatory Director
Anna Maxwell, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison
 

 

Program Administration

Susan Andersen, Preparatory Director
Linda DuanConservatory Director
Rachel H. Taft, GRIT Program Coordinator
Katherine Baird, Suzuki Program Coordinator
 

 

Development

Jennifer Way Zemp, Board Member | Development Chair
Juniper Taylor, Development Associate
 
 

 

Student Services Staff

Joey Calkins
Noel Jacobsen
Anna Maxwell
Joanne Rowland
 

 

Office Staff

Angela Roundy, Payroll Administrator
 

 

Artistic Staff

Shenae Akagi (Anderson), Conservatory Orchestra Coordinator
Katherine Baird, Preparatory Chamber Music Coordinator
Josh Whisenant, Piano Ensemble Assistant
Shelley Astle, Collaborative Pianist